I never got around to reading Darwyn Cooke’s epic “DC: The New Frontier” from which this animated flick is based (man, I’m a slacker) but it sure has the look and feel of a Cooke comic. The animation favors “Justice League Unlimited” with a Cooke sensibility — nice given Bruce Timm’s involvement as an executive producer. The feature itself plays like an extended “Unlimited” episode — always a good thing.

Besides solid animation, “Justice League: The New Frontier” sports solid voice talents such as David Boreanaz (Green Lantern), Kyle MacLachlan (Superman) and Lucy Lawless (Wonder Woman). Thankfully, no one chews the scenery or detracts from the movie.

As for plot, it doesn’t get much simpler or edgier: A global threat brings DC heroes together during a time when they’re not the most trusted folks in long underwear. Of course, the end of humanity is always a good reason to create a super team and some solidarity.

Much as I love the look of “Justice League: The New Frontier,” I gotta tip my hat to Stan Berkowitz for writing a cool story, especially juggling/establishing so many characters so seamlessly. For the most part, style never trumps substance. Likewise, the pace never lets up yet still flows at a reasonable enough rate. There’s action aplenty and nuance as well, though just a few sequences were a bit of a stretch.

Incidentally, I haven’t hit the DVD extras yet (I bought the two-disc edition) so I’m hoping they’ll be just as good. If they’re as cool as the little Green Lantern figurine that came with my two-disc set, I’ll be an even happier geek.

Final rating based on just seeing the main feature: 4.25 out of 5 colorful boxer briefs. (No tighty whiteys for these superheroes, citizen.)